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Alzheimer's: brain cells are gradually destroyed
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autonomic nervous system: controls involuntary functions of the body
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axon: carry impulse to from the cell body to the dendrite
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brain stem: controls involuntary functions
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C.A.T scan: measures density of the brain
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Central nervous system: brain and spinal cord
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cerebellum: helps coordinate muscle movement
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cerebral palsy: results from damage done to the brain at or before birth
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cerebrum: principle part of the brain- voluntary functions of the body
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concussion: bruising of the brain
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convulutions: folds and wrinkles in the cortex
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cortex: surface of the brain
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DO's of a seizure: move things out of the way, put something soft under their head, call for help, allow them to rest after seizure
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DONT's of a seizure: hold them down, put anything in their mouth, give them food or drink
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down syndrome: 47 chromosomes not 46
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E.E.G: test to measure brain activity
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encephalitis: inflammation of the cells of the brain
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epilepsy: electrical in balance in the brain (seizures)
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grand mal seizure: longer seizure lasting for 2-5 mins
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hemisphere: two sides of the brain
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menignes: 3 protective coverings around the brain and spinal cord
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motor neuron: carries messages from CNS to working muscles and tissue
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multiple sclerosis: myelin sheath around nerve fibers is destroyed
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myelin sheath: fatty tissue surrounding the axon
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parasympathetic: nervous system returns its body back to its normal state
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peripheral nervous system: all nerves besides brain and spinal cord
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petite mal seizure: lasts a few seconds
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rabies: viral infection of the CNS
found in saliva of infected animals
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reflexes: messages are relayed to the motor neurons before it reaches the brain
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right brain / left brain: musical, art,
logic, numbers
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seizure: burst of uncontrolled electoral impulses
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sensory neuron: receives and carries messages to CNS
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sings of a concussion: loss of consciousness
unequal pupil size
vomiting
can't maintain balance
loss of memory
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sympathetic nervous system: responds during times of emergencies
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synapse: the gap between neurons that the messages must jump over
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which is deadly bacteria or virus: bacteria